Shoe-sole protector



March 18 1924. 1,487,390

J. W. KING SHOE SOLE PROTECTOR Filed Mai-ch 14. 1925 d 8 m ucnto 'a line 3 Patented Mar. 18, 1924.

warren STATES JOHN W. KING, OF CABARTON, IDAHO.

SHOE-SOLE rnornoroe.

Application filed March 14, 1923. Serial No. 625,037.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J OHN W. KING, a citizen of the United States, residing at Cabarton, in the county of Valley and State of Idaho, haveinvented a new and useful Shoe-Sole Protector, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to shoe sole protectors and more particularly to detachable metal soles such as are used by lumber jacks and the like.

The object of the invention is to provide a device of this character adjustable to fit shoes of different sizes and which may be quickly applied and removed.

Another object is to provide a sole of this character equipped with anti-slipping de vices.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combi nation and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 represents a side elevation of a shoe protector constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof, and

Fig. 3 is a transverse section taken on the 3 of Fig. 2.

In the embodiment illustrated, the pro- (color 1 constituting this invention comprises a metal sole 2 preferably composed of sheet steel and to the rear end of which is hingedly connected a shank portion 3 which carries a skeleton heel 10. This shank portion 3 is composed of telescopically engaged longitudinally adjustable sections 1 and 5 arranged in lapping relation, the lower section 5 having inturned side flanges 6 to form guides in which the section slides. The inner section 4 is hingedly connected by a knuckle 7 to the rear end of the sole 2. These sections 1 and 5 are provided with registering apertures 4 and 5 designed to receive connecting bolts 7 which are here shown provided at their lower or projecting ends with spurs 8 which form calks to assist in preventing slipping of the foot of the wearer. Any desired number of apertures may be provided, two series being here shown those in each being spaced longitudinally from each other to provide for the longitudinal adjustment of the shank members to vary the length of the protector to adapt it to fit shoes of different sizes.

The lower section 5 is provided with a,

rearwardly extending U-shaped loop or metal strap 9 which is designed to extend around the heel of the shoe and is here shown provided with a leather lining or counter 11 which is riveted or otherwise secured to the strap 9. This strap 9 is preferably provided along its lower edge with a plurality of depending spurs 12 to cooperate with the cork and spurs carried by the sole to prevent slipping.

A leather strap 13 is secured to the counter 11 at the front portion thereof, being made in sections and connected by a buckle 1 1 to adjustably connect the heel of the protector around the ankle of the wearer.

The sole portion 2 of the protector is here shown provided with transversely extending metal strips 15 and 16 arranged across the bottom of the sole in longitudinally spaced relation and secured thereto by riveting or otherwise. These strips project at their ends beyond the side edges of the sole 2 and the foremost strip 16 is shown equipped with strap receiving openings 17 in its pro jecting ends with which is connected a strap 18 adapted to extend over the front portion of the wearers foot and is secured by a buckle 19. A longitudinally extending toe strap 20 is connected with an apertured lug 21 fixed to the front end of the sole and at its rear end is longitudinally slit as shown at 22 for the reception of the cross strap 18. These toe receiving straps may be used if desired, or a toe cap may be substituted therefor.

An arcuate metal strip 23 is shown arranged around the toe portion of the sole 2 on its lower face and secured thereto by riveting or otherwise and the apertured lug 21 is here shown made integral therewith although it need not necessarily be so made.

This strip 23 is provided with a plurality of ealks or spurs 24. The strips 15 and 16 are also equipped with similar calks 25 any desired number of which may be employed and if desired, the body of the sole may have outstruck spurs 26 any desired number 'of which may be used, three being here shown formed at the front end of the sole.

The shank section 5 is provided at its rear edge with a breast portion 27 extending downwardly at right angles and which is adapted to bear against the breast of the shoe heel. This portion 29 is here shown serrated.

The hinged connection of the sole and shank portion of the protector provides for the bending of the sole in walking. This protector may be used by mountain climbers, sportsmen and others, and by removing the two screws or bolts 7 and adjusting the shank of the shoe by sliding the heel backward, the protector may be adapted to fit shoes of different sizes.

Various changes in the form, shape and other details of construction may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

I claim A shoe protector comprising a metal sole, a heel encircling strap, a plate carried by the front end of said strap and, provided along its side edges with inturned flanges, another plate hingedly connected with the rear end of said sole and mounted to slide in said flanges, said plates having a plurality of longitudinally spaced registering apertures, fastening elements extending through said apertures to connect the plates in adjusted position, and means for holding the protector in engagement with the foot of the wearer.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JOHN lV. KING. lVitnesses L. L. MOORE, L. G. Monnis. 

